Big Voice, Left-Hand Friendly, Ready to Plug In
Finding a quality left-handed acoustic-electric that doesn't feel like an afterthought can be a real task. The Ibanez AAD51LCE takes care of that problem with a guitar built from the ground up — not just a mirrored version of a right-handed design, but a purposeful instrument with a lot going for it. The Grand Dreadnought body is 5% larger than a traditional dreadnought, which means more volume, more low-end presence, and the kind of projection that fills a room without you having to work for it.
The Dark Violin Sunburst high gloss finish gives it a classic look that sits comfortably alongside vintage aesthetics while the modern appointments underneath tell a different story. This is a guitar designed with stage and studio use in mind, and the details back that up.
Whether you're strumming open chords at a coffeehouse or running through fingerpicked lines at home, the AAD51LCE handles both ends of the spectrum well. Players who want easy upper-fret access alongside a full acoustic voice will find a lot to like here.
Solid Spruce Top and X-M Bracing
The AAD51LCE features a solid Sitka spruce top — the choice that's driven dreadnought tones for generations, prized for its wide frequency response, tight lows, and shimmering highs that open up the more you play the instrument. Solid tops respond and develop over time in ways laminate simply can't match.
Underneath, Ibanez uses their X-M bracing system — a carefully engineered take on traditional X-bracing that incorporates scalloped cross-bracing, tone braces, and finger braces to efficiently transmit string vibration through to the body. The result is clear bottom end, crisp treble, and a trimmed midrange that keeps everything balanced even when you dig in hard. It's a bracing pattern designed to maximize dynamic range on a body that already has plenty of acoustic horsepower.
Advanced Access Cutaway and A.I.R.port
The Advanced Access Cutaway is one of those features you'll appreciate the moment you try to reach the higher frets. The deep, straight cutaway — accessible from the 18th fret — and shaved upper bout give your fretting hand real room to move without fighting the body. If you do any lead work, melodic fills, or extended chord voicings, this is a meaningful improvement over a standard dreadnought cutaway.
Ibanez also added their A.I.R.port — a uniquely structured side port that reflects sound waves out toward the player. The practical upshot: you can hear yourself more clearly while playing, which makes a genuine difference when you're monitoring on stage without a dedicated wedge, or just playing in a room where feedback to your own ears is limited. A removable cover lets you close it off when you don't need it.
Okoume Neck, Purpleheart Board, and Stage-Ready Electronics
The neck is Okoume with a Low Oval Grip profile — comfortable for extended playing sessions and easy enough for chord transitions that left-handed players of any level will settle into quickly. The Purpleheart fretboard is dense, smooth under the fingers, and adds a bit of warmth to the attack. Twenty frets are available across the board, and white dot inlays keep navigation intuitive.
For electronics, the AAD51LCE ships with an Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup feeding an AEQ-TP2 preamp with onboard tuner and 2-band EQ — volume, bass, and treble controls all mounted on the upper bout for easy reach while playing. The preamp also provides both a standard 1/4" and a balanced XLR output, giving you options at the board whether you're going into a DI, a PA, or an acoustic amp. Chrome die-cast tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio round out the hardware, holding tune reliably night to night.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Grand Dreadnought with Advanced Access Cutaway — 5% larger than a standard dreadnought for increased volume and low-end response
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Top: Solid Sitka spruce with X-M bracing for wide dynamic range and clear articulation
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Back & Sides: Sapele — warm mids and bright, full-bodied tone
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Neck: Okoume with Low Oval Grip profile; Purpleheart fretboard and bridge
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Electronics: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup with AEQ-TP2 preamp, onboard tuner, 2-band EQ, 1/4" and XLR outputs
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A.I.R.port: Side sound port directs acoustic sound toward the player for better self-monitoring
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Tuners: Chrome die-cast with 18:1 gear ratio for stable, precise tuning
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Finish: Dark Violin Sunburst high gloss
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Handedness: Left-handed
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Strings: D'Addario EXP16 (.012–.053) factory installed
Brand: Ibanez
Model: AAD51LCE
SKU: AAD51LCEDVS
Condition: New
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